Head of KS3 Mathematics in Bridgwater

The Levels School is an Independent Specialist Day School offering high quality education and exemplary pastoral care to students with a range of complex, specific learning differences that may include speech, language, and communication needs. Our teaching and learning provision would also meet the needs of individuals presenting with a similar learning profile to those with dyslexia and other Speech and Language Communication difficulties.

Individuals with these differences often have difficulties with working memory, executive function, and speed of processing. In our experience, these learners can often suffer with anxiety and have a low self-concept, so we are also able to support vulnerable learners that suffer with fatigue or who may have been out of school due to anxiety.

Excellent training and ongoing support from experienced specialist teachers both in their subject specialisms and in SEND, a creative and well-planned curriculum, a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, and a collaborative and supportive team.

Responsibilities:

An opportunity has arisen for a KS3 Leader for Maths at The Levels School full-time from September 26 (possibility for an earlier start can be discussed at interview). We are interested in appointing the right person to complement our staff team. There is the potential opportunity for increased responsibility for the right candidate. An ability to offer another subject e.g.: ICT, Business Studies, Geography is always desirable.

Main Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will need to be motivated and enthusiastic.
• You will be joining a committed and dedicated team that have high expectations for students and work hard to ensure they achieve their maximum outcomes.
• As the KS3 Lead for Maths at The Levels School, you will be working under the direction of the Maths Lead and the Head teacher and alongside the SENDCo in delivering the curriculum and providing pastoral support to our students.
• The successful candidate will be experienced across KS3 and KS4.
• You will have day-to-day responsibility for leading, developing and delivering the KS3 Maths Curriculum, including the pastoral and academic welfare of students.
• You will need to be a qualified Teacher with experience of SEND including knowledge of the National curriculum and the teaching of Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Students follow IGCSE Maths at The Levels School.
• Enthusiasm is as important as experience, as you will need to inspire as well as teach.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Substantial experience teaching KS3 and GCSE, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level.
• Knowledge of SEND, specifically SpLD.
• Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practice, process and curriculum.
• Have the ability to work as an integral member of a team that puts the students' learning and wellbeing at the centre.
• Be experienced in working within a SEN setting or with predominantly SEN pupils.

Package & Benefits:

• Option to opt into a Salary Sacrifice Pension with Employer contribution.
• Ability to opt into a Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme.
• Strong emphasis on Staff Wellbeing and culture of support for staff.
• Neuroaffirming workplace with Access to Work completed for relevant staff.
• Reflective practice for Senior and Middle Leaders.